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Store Clerk Shoots 2 Attempted Robbers With Their Own Gun: Police

The West Side worker disarmed the men in a fight Tuesday, Jan. 3, before turning the weapon on them.

Woman in Viral Video Defends Angry Michaels Rant

"Fight or flight kicked in and I felt that I needed to defend myself,” Jennifer Boyle said in a TV interview.

Ready for the Wrigley Bowl? Cubs Jockey for Annual College Football Game at Friendly Confines

The club also wants to host some of Northwestern's Big Ten games at the ballpark, beginning in 2020.

We’re Not No. 1! Chicago No Longer Worst City for Bed Bugs

The Windy City spent four years at the top of Orkin’s list for the creepy crawlies.

Man Accused of Tying Up, Fondling Woman in Home Charged

Edward Malone, 31, faces felony home invasion and kidnapping charges in the New Year's Day incident.

'Wrigley' Makes a Fine Girl's Name If You Ask Parents of Chicago Area's 1st Baby of 2017

The die-hard Cubs fans named their daughter Wrigley Rose. She was born early New Year's Day in Elk Grove Village.

Chicago PD Sued by Sister of Unarmed Man Fatally Shot by Off-Duty Cop

No criminal charges have been filed in the Jan. 2 shooting, which is still under investigation.

Anti-Donald Trump Rally Planned in Chicago for Inauguration Day

Organizers describe the protest at Daley Plaza as "a shot across the bow" at Trump's incoming political agenda.

Would-Be Armed Robber Fatally Shot in the Head by Man He Tried to Rob: Cops

The licensed gun owner also was shot in the hip during a fight with the 19-year-old man who tried to rob him.

Wife's 'Acts' — Benign, Sublime or Malign — Caused Divorce, Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Lawyer Says

The ex-U.S. congressman's attorneys argue that these unidentified "acts" should keep the couple's divorce proceedings in Illinois.

South Side Alderman Helps Man Who Lost Dogs in House Fire

Ald. Raymond Lopez asks for constituents help in supporting neighbor who lost his home and beloved dogs get back on his feet.

Facebook Kidnap-Torture Video Case on Patch

• 4 Arrested in Binding, Torturing of Mentally Challenged Man: Police
• Facebook Kidnap-Torture Video 'Sickening,' CPD Superintendent Says
• Hate Crime Charges Considered in; 2nd Video Surfaces
• Victim's Brother-in-Law Says Family Trying to Stick Together After Ordeal
• Chicago Torture-Kidnap Case Reaction: Disgust Over Attack, Support for Victim and a Cause for Conservatives

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• Cook County Jail Fight: 5 Super-Max Inmates Hurt

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